barbels = koi
no barbels = cross or GF

"Michael Grossman" wrote:

Hi,
I have a question about whether or not some of my fish are Koi or a cross
between my Koi and Shubunkins. I started out with 3 Koi and 3 Shubunkins
about 5 or 6 years ago. Needless to say, I haven't had to buy anymore fish
since then. I now have plenty of their offspring some of which are Koi and
some are shubunkins. Then I have several which I can't be sure of. They
are an olive drab color. Some have longer fins than the Koi, but most have
the body shape of the Koi. Until now I couldn't see any barbels on them so
I figured they were shubunkins that had more of goldfish characteristics
with no color. Now on closer inspection I find that they do have Barbels.
But only 1 set not 2 like my Koi, and the barbels are smaller. When
compared to Koi of the same size....about 4 to 5", the barbels are about
half the size. I would love to know whether they are true Koi, or a cross.
Thanks in advance.

Mike




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